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Sharon 
edited by sarina e. guerrawebsite by justin orsino What began as a policy discussion about a proposed AI data center in Imperial County has evolved into something far more revealing. This is part of a series that examines not only the project itself, but the breakdown in public discourse surrounding it—the competing narratives shaping perception, … Read more
On March 26th, 2026, the Imperial Board of Supervisors had their special meeting regarding the data center. It lasted just over three hours, with dozens of speakers, and…zero vote. The Imperial Data Center Project meeting was a packed, high-stakes public forum that made one thing painfully clear. This project isn’t just about jobs or infrastructure. … Read more
This family’s mental health journey opened a door into a system experts have been warning about for decades; a system chronically under-resourced and almost guarantees people fall through the cracks.
El Centro’s education system isn’t just changing—it’s spinning. In the past two years, the El Centro Elementary School District (ECESD) has faced parent uprisings, a campaign-finance scandal, and a multi-million-dollar construction project that could reshape the city’s schools. In 2024, the district blindsided families by terminating leases for county-run preschool programs. In 2025, one of … Read more
A Vice TV investigation uncovers how organ traffickers in Mexicali lure stranded migrants into selling their kidneys for $5,000, while U.S. recipients pay over $100,000. This People’s Press analysis explores the human cost, corruption, and inequality behind the trade.
Driving toward Walmart with my son, Jared, on a warm Saturday morning, I noticed something shining bright against the Imperial Valley sky—Old Glory flying high above the El Centro Fire Station. “Jared, look!” I said, pointing out the flag rippling proudly in the breeze. His face lit up immediately. “Can we go?” he asked. I … Read more